# Caisleán Óir Glinsk Community Childcare, Glinsk — inspection reports and findings > Caisleán Óir Glinsk Community Childcare (Glinsk, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Caisleán Óir Glinsk Community Childcare Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Glinsk, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY100** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 23 April 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4)(d) International police vetting was not available for one adult working in the service who had lived in another state for a period longer than six months - International police vetting was sought and was translated by a reputable certified translating company. A copy was held in the staff file. In the future, staff will not commence employment without all vetting procedures being in place ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. There was a lack of materials, equipment and toys in the Toddler room to provide a rich and varied environment for the children e.g. Dolls house in this playroom had limited furniture and dolls for the children to play with. Dress up clothes was sparse and not on display for the children to play with. The children did not have access to enough varied materials and equipment e.g. small world toys were limited in the playroom. Puzzles and boxes of toys were stored out of the reach of children on high shelves. The children had to ask to play with these toys which were not left within easy reach of the children. 2. Children in the Toddler room did not have access to soft seating or an area to sit and relax throughout the session, this was highlighted in a previous inspection report dated the 23/05/24 - The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The layout of the room was changed to ensure that toys are at the children's level and the play equipment will be rotated regularly. Management will conduct regular checks to ensure that a selection of toys are available to children. 2. New child sized sofas were purchased and located in the library area in the Toddler room, where children can sit and relax throughout the day ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: Two of the soft seats in the little star’s playroom had frayed edges with exposed form making it difficult to effectively clean it which may pose a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following on their reply: - Infection Control: Child sized sofas were purchased to replace the sofa in the Little’s stars room. Staff will do regular checks to ensure that they are maintained in good condition Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19. #### Inspection of 23 May 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a) There were 2 adults working in the service that did not have 2 written and appropriately validated references on files from a recent employer or a reputable source - All staff have validated references on file and a reference validation form is part of the staff induction file ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic Needs 1. The dignity of the child was not protected during toileting, as the doors of this sanitary area was left open during the sessions and the children using the sanitary areas could be viewed from the classrooms. On the day of inspection, the toilet cubicle doors were latched open and the children could not close the doors without adult assistance. 2. The staff in the “Little stars” playroom were observed to not respond to children’s cue of tiredness. Four children over the age of 2 years were observed to have fallen asleep on the matting on the floor during relaxation time after lunch time. The children did not have access to suitable sleep facilities - The service manager stated the following: 1. The lock barrel was taken out of the locks so the children cannot lock themselves in and can close the door. Frosted glass is on the glass panel on the main door to ensure children cannot be seen and door will be always closed. 2. Age-appropriate sleep mats have been purchased and will be used during relaxation time, to ensure if children do fall asleep during relaxation time they have suitable sleep facilities ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. The adults in playrooms caring for younger children namely the Baby room and the Toddler rooms did not have a comfortable place to sit, hold, feed the children, to read, interact and to comfort the children in their care. 2. There was a lack of materials and equipment and toys in the following playrooms Baby room, Toddler and Little star rooms to provide a rich and varied environment for the children, for e.g. • The Kitchen units in all the playrooms had limited toy accessories to play with. • Dolls houses in the playrooms had limited furniture or were void of any furniture or dolls for the children to play with. • There was an inadequate number of jigsaws and puzzles in the playrooms on the ground floor for the number of children attending the service. • Dress up clothes was sparse and shared between the four playrooms on the ground floor. • The shop units in the playrooms were void of play accessories. It is acknowledged that some toys were available to the children on book shelves in the Toddler room and the little stars room, but these book shelves were faced towards the wall and were available to the children during the session. The staff decided when the children could access these toys, and there was a limited number of toys available to the children during the sessions, 3. The children did not have access to enough varied materials and equipment e.g. small world toys were limited in all of the playroom downstairs. 4. There was no soft seating in the Playrooms e.g. the Baby, Toddler room and the big stars playroom upstairs. On the day of inspection, 9 children were observed sitting directly on 4 pillows on the floor on in the Toddler room during story time. 5. The young children attending the baby room did not have access to low level seating throughout the day. They had to sit on the floor while engaging in activities. All of the 6 children present aged between 12 months and 2 years were fed in high chairs when a number of the children displayed the capabilities of having good posture and strength to be able to sit independently in low level chairs. Children were placed in the highchairs and no other seating or tables were available to the children - The registered provider stated the following in their reply: New toys, equipment, furniture both for children and staff have been purchased for all of the playrooms. The layout and availability of toys and furniture will be regularly checked by the manager on duty ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: The following practices were observed during nappy changing that poses a risk of cross infection: 1. On the day of inspection, a staff member was observed to be wearing a disposal apron, when she returned a child to the Toddler room. She had worn this apron during a previous nappy change. 2. The staff member had washed their hands and the children’s hands before and after nappy changing however hands were washed under cold running water without the use of soap. This practice is invariance with the service’s nappy changing and hand washing policy. Safe Sleep: 3. There were 2 sleep mattresses in the baby sleep room requires replacing as they were stained and did not have a waterproof and cleanable covering. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - The service manager stated the following in their reply: 1. Staff have been reminded about the nappy changing policy and hand washing procedures. 2. Immersion to be left on so there is adequate hot water, for hand washing. 3. 2 new cot mattresses have been bought to replace the 2 stained mattresses Found compliant: Regulation 11. ### Other services in Galway - [Caltra Community Playgroup Ltd](/creche/caltra-community-playgroup-ltd-ballinasloe.md) Ballinasloe - [Carrabane Breakfast Club and Afterschool](/creche/carrabane-breakfast-club-and-afterschool-athenry.md) Athenry - [Child's Play Creche](/creche/child-s-play-creche-galway.md) Galway - [Clifden Community Playgroup](/creche/clifden-community-playgroup-clifden.md) Clifden - [Dunmore Pre-School](/creche/dunmore-pre-school-dunmore.md) Dunmore - [Happy Tots](/creche/happy-tots-tuam.md) Tuam - [Little Wonders Montessori School](/creche/little-wonders-montessori-school-tuam.md) Tuam - [Tiny Tots Pre-School](/creche/tiny-tots-pre-school-athenry.md) Athenry - [Naionra Cill Allachtain](/creche/naionra-cill-allachtain-ballinasloe.md) Ballinasloe - [Ballymore Cottage Creche Ltd.](/creche/ballymore-cottage-creche-ltd-craughwell.md) Craughwell [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/caislean-oir-glinsk-community-childcare-glinsk/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11